# NTSB Accident ANC04LA037
> **Piper PA-31T3** · 2004-03-21 · Kaktovik, AK, USA · NONE
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ANC04LA037
- **Event ID:** 20040330X00384
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2004-03-21
- **Location:** Kaktovik, AK, USA
- **Coordinates:** 70.133888, -143.57695
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** NONE
- **Fatal:** 0
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 4
- **Total aboard:** 4
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Piper
- **Model:** PA-31T3
- **Registration:** N223CS
- **FAR Part:** 135
- **Engines:** 2
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilot's selection of unsuitable terrain for landing, which resulted in the airplane colliding with drifted snow during the landing roll.  Factors contributing to the accident were a snow covered runway, airport personnel's failure to remove accumulated snow on the runway, and flat light conditions at the airport.

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